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I’m probably the only person alive who pretty much only falls asleep to things they find interesting.

I think I can at least partly explain it as a distraction from whatever anxiety inducing thoughts I might otherwise be running in my head.

If I’m engaged in something, I can’t really think about anything else. My mind stays on a relatively straight track, long enough that my body finally relaxes and I drift off.

But if I’m bored, my mind wanders to more “interesting” things that aren’t exactly soothing, and my mind’s director isn’t nearly as … linear or focused.

>>namuol+(OP)
You are not alone!

I listen to podcasts about topics that fascinate me. I fall sleep within mins and have to relisten during waking hours the next day.

>>namuol+(OP)
I’m with you. My go to is a podcast called “The Science of Everything” by James Fodor. He does a fantastic job explaining so many things - it almost feels mean to say I love falling asleep to it. It just means I’ve listened to so many episodes over and over. It’s the right amount of stimulation and engagement to relax me from my day until sleep takes over.

Now, falling asleep with AirPods in every night? Maybe not the best habit. But I know it works when I need it to.